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The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 ) vs The Corner Courtyard

Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Corner Courtyard ranks marginally better than The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata. The Corner Courtyard has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 2 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph.

The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata - Heritage Hotel (Since 1783 )
8 / 10
13/A Sudder Street, Kolkata 700016, India
From $49 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Popular with people who are not too finicky about service, and are quite prepared to trade modern furnishings and fittings for character and quirkiness (not to mention great location and rates)." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Well run and not without a certain eccentric charm, it has comfortable rooms and a pleasant garden."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Chock-full of memorabilia, this famous and old-fashioned family-run hotel exudes a charmingly faded and eccentric Raj atmosphere, though the absence of modernization doesn’t suit all tastes."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you want a taste of life in the Raj, stay in this Kolkata landmark that dates from 1801 and is in a neighborhood now popular with backpackers and volunteers." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Taking guests since 1936, the Fairlawn is a characterful 1783 Raj-era home fronted by tropical greenery." Full review
The Corner Courtyard
The Corner Courtyard
8 / 10
92B Sarat Bose Road | Opposite Ccd, Kolkata 700026, India
From $56 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Eight perfectly pitched rooms are named for colours but also take subthemes, Bengali movies in 'Charcoal', Kumartuli goddesses in 'Vermilion'." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This funky heritage property in south Kolkata offers just seven highly individual and comfortable rooms, great service and a deservedly popular restaurant." Full review